As part of the Strategy Execution, Integration & Delivery team within Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), the Senior Manager, ERM Strategic Initiatives is responsible for enabling ERM to operate as an integrated function by driving coordinated execution of strategic priorities, providing ERM leadership visibility into progress, risks, issues, and commitments, and ensuring priorities are effectively translated into action and sustained within day-to-day operations. The role works across ERM and key partners to align stakeholders, manage interdependencies, support prioritization and resource decisions, and deliver an integrated view of execution against ERM objectives. Translate ERM strategic priorities into integrated execution plans, roadmaps, milestones, ownership structures, and delivery timelines.
Coordinate execution across multiple ERM initiatives, ensuring alignment, integration, and effective management of interdependencies across teams and stakeholders. Lead the development and maintenance of an integrated view of ERM priorities, progress, commitments, risks, issues, and delivery outcomes. Partner with senior leaders to support prioritization, sequencing, and resource allocation decisions, balancing competing demands and organizational objectives.
Monitor execution performance against plans, identify emerging risks, issues, and execution gaps, and elevate matters requiring leadership attention. Provide strategic analysis, insights, and recommendations to support decision‑making, planning activities, and the successful execution of ERM initiatives. Lead implementation and transformation activities associated with ERM strategic initiatives, ensuring stakeholder engagement, adoption,
and sustained integration into business practices.
Establish robust relationships across ERM, the broader Risk function, and business and corporate partners to ensure coordinated delivery of strategic objectives. Identify opportunities to strengthen execution effectiveness, improve integration across initiatives, and enhance ERM's ability to deliver on its strategic priorities. Act as a trusted advisor and subject matter resource to senior leaders on strategic execution, organizational alignment, program delivery, and change implementation matters.
Typically 7+ years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Data driven decision making - In-depth / Expert. Salaries for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on number of hours regularly worked.
BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance‑based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people.
We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in‑depth training and coaching, to manager support and network‑building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
📌 Senior Manager, ERM Strategic Initiatives (Toronto)
🏢 BMO
📍 Toronto